Paula Morelenbaum lança CD de bossa nova
De volta aos anos 1940 e 1950, cantora lança álbum inspirado em pesquisa sobre a origem do gênero musical que se tornou cartão-postal da MPB
Paula Morelenbaum launches Bossa Nova album in return to years 1940 and 1950, singer launches album inspired by research on the origin of the musical sort that if became card-postcard of Music Brazilian Popular (MPB)
It was Tom Jobim’s own family that suggested Carminho delve into the Jobim songbook, full of classics such as “The Girl from Ipanema”, “Wave”, “Meditation” or “Sabiá” - and underlined it by signing up the Banda Nova to back the singer during the recordings. The Banda Nova was the last of Jobim’s stage and studio backing bands, formed by his son and grandson, Paulo and Daniel Jobim, as well as celebrated cellist Jaques Morelenbaum (who had already collaborated on Carminho’s previous record) and drummer Paulo Braga.
Review
Paula Morelenbaum is known for absolutely authentic, traditional takes on bossa classis, particularly Tom Jobim, with whom she and her husband Jaques, performed. But here she is taking on the eletro/ bossacucanova/bebel/eletronica thing with rather strong results. My favorite track by far is the little samba well-known from the Black Orpheus soundtrack, Jobim's O Nosso Amor, which is rarely redone compared to other gems from that film. Here its just giddy with guitar by Luiz Brasil, shortened lyrics, and an almost childlike simplicity from the singer. The other tracks are also a pleasure – not only because they draw on wonderful, classic compostions but because every arrangement is unique and not much of her husband's cello has been shoehorned into the project (normally his playing is great, but
here it's really out of place.By Eric Crawford - California, USA
One of 2002's best releases, Casa, has a follow-up cd that is bound to leave you breathless again. A Day in New York picks up where Casa left off and takes you to another visit to the world of Jobim music in the hands of these highly talented musicians. The original trio, Jaques Morelenbaum (cello), Paula Morelenbaum (vocals) and Ryuichi Sakamoto (piano), was joined on the road by Luiz Brasil (acoustic guitar) and Marcelo Costa (percussion). This new quintet is what you hear in this recording. A Day in New York is sometimes meditative, sometimes melancholy and sometimes playful (just hear the ending in "Samba do Avião"). Through it all, the album is magnificent, and it was done in a single day! That is no rare feat and one that can only be easily accomplished when you bring together these consummate musicians. Get comfortable. You're home again with Morenlenbaum2/Sakamoto.